Trail Running calendar near Superior 2026-2027

Timed loop trail event at McDowell Mt Regional Park offering 3-hour, 6-hour, or sun up to sun down formats. Participants compete solo or in teams of two to four, completing as many 4.1 mile laps as possible.

A mountain bike point-to-point on the Maricopa Trail from Cave Creek to Lake Pleasant with 36 and 15 mile options, plus a 10 mile out-and-back trail run at Lake Pleasant; proceeds support the Maricopa Trail & Park Foundation.

On February 6, 2027 Elephant Mountain Trail Runs in Cave Creek, AZ offers six marked desert trail distances from 6K to 50 Mile with aid stations every 3 to 7 miles, chip timing, cupless service, and drop bag options for longer races.

A weekend Spartan obstacle event at Fort McDowell Rodeo Grounds featuring sprint, super and kids races across warm, dusty trails that pass towering cactus and part of the Yavapai Nation Reservation.

Run through a legendary western film set and the rugged Tucson Mountain Park. Choose between 8 mile, 4 mile, or family friendly 1 mile distances featuring desert trails and historic movie streets.

Trail runs around Superior, Arizona with distances from 12K to 50K, featuring Arnett Canyon riparian sections and a 50K loop around Picketpost Mountain. The 2026 edition is sold out.

A point to point hundred mile ultramarathon in the Sonoran Desert near Superior, Arizona with more than 12,000 feet of climbing. Organized by Destination Trail; registration opens May 5, 2026.

Sabino Canyon Sunset Run in Sabino Canyon near Tucson features a 7.4 mile race with a pace cutoff and a 2 mile fun run; both distances include a race shirt, postrace food, and awards for the 7.4 mile event.